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Research into Ageing Awards

Research into Ageing is the national medical research charity dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older people through the support of biomedical research (basic, clinical and epidemiological studies of all aspects of ageing). Topics supported include studies on the biology of ageing, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's), sensory loss, and falls prevention. Applications for cancer research will not normally be considered. Three awards are available:

Prize Ph.D. Studentships ensure a flow of first class students into the field of ageing research. A generous stipend, university fees, and expenses for consumables and travel are provided. Applications should be made by the potential supervisor.

Research Fellowships provide an opportunity for postdoctoral scientists or those medically qualified, normally with no more than ten years of postdoctoral experience, to become independent researchers. The fellowship is tenable for up to three years and provides personal support and research expenses.

Programme grants enable researchers to establish longer term programmes of work and retain research workers without having to repeatedly seek funds. Grants are available for up to five years, the level of support should not exceed £100,000 a year.

These awards are available to applicants of any nationality, but must within the UK at a hospital, hospital trust, university or recognised research institute.

Award meetings are in May and November. Programme grants are considered in May, Prize Ph.D. Studentships in November, and Research Fellowships at both meetings. Prospective applicants should contact the Research Manager at Research into Ageing, Baird House, 15-17 St. Cross Street, London, EC1N 8UW (tel. 020 7404 6878, fax 020 7404 6816; e-mail: grants@ageing.org), six months prior to the meeting for deadline dates. Further details available from the website http://www.ageing.org/.


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Cambridge University Reporter Special, 9 November 2000
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